Press TV

Press TV is Iran's state-funded English-language television and digital news network, operated under the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) umbrella. It broadcasts globally via satellite and online, serving as Iran's primary instrument for projecting its narrative to non-Farsi audiences, particularly in the United Kingdom, Middle East, and parts of Africa and South Asia.

Press TV has been banned from European satellite platforms and was stripped of its Ofcom licence in the United Kingdom in 2012 after it broadcast a forced confession from a journalist. Despite European distribution restrictions, it continues to operate online and via social media, reaching audiences through YouTube and streaming platforms. During the 2026 Iran conflict, Press TV has served as a conduit for Iran's official military and diplomatic statements alongside state-controlled outlets Mehr News and IRNA.

The network operates under the editorial control of the Iranian government and its coverage of the conflict reflects the positions set by Iran's Supreme National Security Council and MFA. Tracking Press TV output provides a real-time indicator of what the Iranian state wants international audiences to understand about its actions and negotiating positions.